At the launch of Digital Hub Development Agency’s ‘Best in Show’, Dr. Stephen Brennan, Director of Marketing and Strategy at The Digital Hub, said the competition highlights the opportunities that exist for creative and digital media graduates in Ireland.
“A survey we conducted amongst companies located at The Digital Hub in recent months showed that – in spite of the recession – the digital media sector has a very positive outlook, with companies predicting economic growth and employment this year of 44 per cent and 43 per cent respectively,” he said. “This means digital media is one area where there are actually going to be job increases in the next few years.
“Digital media and the Internet are already so important to Ireland, but they will be crucial in charting our economic recovery. Every day, the breadth and scope of digital media expands. With the mainstreaming of smart-phones over the past couple of years, people are carrying the equivalent of a computer in their pockets. The opportunity this presents for creative and digital media graduates – and for existing companies in this sector – is exponential. ‘Best in Show’ 2011 will give the best and brightest graduates an enviable start in digital media companies. What happens next is up to them.”

This year, final-year students are invited to submit samples of their work to ‘Best in Show’ under any of the following five categories:

1. Digital Design – the winner in this category will receive a work placement with Red Dog, one of Ireland’s leading graphic design companies.
2. Film / Video – winners in this category will receive a placement with Areaman Productions.
3. Multimedia – winners will receive placements with payByMobile and the Tobacco Free Research Institute, both of which are based at The Digital Hub.
4. Animation – winners will receive a work placement with Igloo Animations.
5. Audio / Music – winners will receive placements with Athena Media and Riviera Media Group, leading international audio production companies.
All entries to ‘Best in Show’ will be judged by a panel of industry insiders and the closing date for receipt of applications is 15th July 2011. For more details go to: www.thedigitalhubexhibit.com/bestinshow

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